Benoit, Impact, CNN, Ratings, Trish Jul 05 - 11:18 pm EDT

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Quick Impact Results: Team 3D over AJ Styles/Christopher Daniels and LAX, and Gail Kim over Jackie Moore and Ms. Brooks.

People magazine posted a sneak peak of their Chris Benoit cover story with quotes from Dean Malenko and neighbor Melissa Coppage. Atlanta's My Fox interviewed a Benoit neighbor about speaking to Chris Benoit shortly before the tragedy regarding Fourth of July plans, as well as a pastor that says he provided spiritual counseling to Nancy Benoit. TMZ.com was reporting that Rey Mysterio Jr. and Mark Jindrak were named in the investigation of Dr. Astin, however they pulled the story without explanation a few hours later. Chris Benoit was still ranked in WWE's Power 25 as of yesterday. Chris Benoit matches are only being edited off some WWE 24/7 cable systems.

Kevin Nash appeared on FOX News' Hannity and Colmes tonight discussing roid rage, misinformation, and therapeutic steroid use. The Philadelphia Daily News spoke to Bruno Sammartino about steroids and problems in today's wrestling industry. AnnMarie "Midnight" Crooks wrote to Alex Marvez about her experiences with Chris Benoit and about problems in the wrestling industry. CNN is reportedly contacting wrestlers for interviews about other wrestler deaths in past years such as Big Bossman, Rick Rude and Brian Pillman. FOX News is taking a more aggressive approach to their treatment of WWE's steroid testing policies.

The Sun compiled a list of 104 wrestlers who have died in the last decade. The Washington Times has a commentary by former Congressman Bob Barr of Georgia on the media coverage of the Benoit tragedy and the possible regulation of the wrestling industry. Les Thatcher's latest Wrestler's Eye View looks at Traveler, Vince McMahon, wrestling basics and more.

Monday's RAW scored a 3.7 rating, and Tuesday's ECW scored a 1.5 rating. Last week's three hours of RAW ranked #2, #5, and #8 with TNT's The Closer at #1. WWE is promoting the first in-ring meeting of Ric Flair and Finlay on Smackdown. WWE will be touring South Africa in September. Matt Sydal received a WWE tryout last week, and TNA may also be interested in him.

The tentative trial date for WWE's trademark suit against Dale Gagner for use of the AWA name is October 1, 2008. The Halifax Daily News spoke to Trish Stratus about hosting Second City's Next Great Canadian Legend. Tito Santana called in to a discussion on the greatest Santana in sports on the Max Kellerman show. The Salisbury, MD Daily Times has an article on Rick Derringer mentioning his connection to WWE and Hulk Hogan's Real American theme.

TNA's Bound for Glory is scheduled for October 14, possibly in the Chicago, IL area. Monday Night Mayhem interviewed Tully Blanchard and JJ Dillon about the Four Horsemen, Ric Flair retiring, WWE and more. SLAM has a review of National Wrestling Alliance: The Untold Story of the Monopoly that Strangled Pro Wrestling saying its not for the casual fan, but for those with a knowledge of wrestling history. SLAM also has a review of Topps' new collectible WWE Tags featuring WWE wrestlers.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading.

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